Mandoline/Mandolin on a budget, any suggestions?

dutchesse

I'm looking to purchase a mandolin(e) to make it a little easier to have healthier snacks and food in general (stirfrys, etc.). My cutting skills are awful, and frankly, I'd like to make homemade potato/zucchini chips and for pickling too.

I'm a beginner, so something that's easy to use is best. I'm willing to get a kevlar glove if need be, but decent safety would be nice. Dishwasher safe would also be preferred, but I realize for the budget I've got, that's not maybe possible. It's not a dealbreaker, let me put it that way.

I hear the V-blades are excellent, and I was looking into the OXO brand. But I'd like to keep my options open and see what else is out there.

I'm on a budget of up to $50. Is there a particular brand that you recommend that works well for you?

SocWkrBee

I don't know about brands, but I got a nice one from my local TJ Maxx/Homegoods store. I think you should check places like that before shelling out so much money. I can't remember how much I paid, but it definitely was not 50 bucks.

Mokey41

I have a StarFrit one that I paid less than $20 for at Walmart that works just fine. It's adjustable, goes in the dishwasher and pretty sturdy.

jaydoubleyou

This is the one I have. Only $15 and it works great, I use it for tons of stuff!

http://www.target.com/p/vibe-handheld-mandoline-avocado/-/A-13290637?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=|13290637&CPNG=Kitchen&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=13290637